HomeMy WebLinkAbout*February 15, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting AgendaFebruary 15, 2022 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
COUNCILMEMBERS City Council Chamber
Melissa Hernandez, Mayor Dublin Civic Center
Jean Josey, Vice Mayor 100 Civic Plaza
Shawn Kumagai, Councilmember Dublin, CA 94568
Dr. Sherry Hu, Councilmember www.dublin.ca.gov
Michael McCorriston, Councilmember
Regular Meeting of the
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, February 15, 2022 Location: City Council Chamber
Civic Center
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
CLOSED SESSION 5:30 PM
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM
This meeting will be held in person for the public, and all members of the City Council will
be participating in person from the City Council Chamber at Civic Center, 100 Civic
Plaza, Dublin, California. Pursuant to Alameda County Health Officer Order No. 21-03, members
of the public attending the meeting must wear a face covering over the nose and mouth at all times
while indoors, even while speaking at the podium.
Additional Meeting Procedures Available During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This City Council meeting will be broadcast live on Comcast T.V. channel 28
beginning at 7:00 p.m. This meeting will also be livestreamed at www.tv30.org and
on the City’s website at: https://dublin.ca.gov/ccmeetings
Members of the public who wish to participate in the meeting electronically have the
option of giving public comment via Zoom, subject to the following procedures:
Fill out an online speaker slip available at www.dublin.ca.gov. The speaker slip will
be made available at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Upon submission, you
will receive Zoom link information from the City Clerk. Speakers slips will be
accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public
comment period on non-agenda items is closed.
Once connected to the Zoom platform using the Zoom link information from the
City Clerk, the public speaker will be added to the Zoom webinar as an attendee and
muted. The speaker will be able to observe the meeting from the Zoom platform.
When the agenda item upon which the individual would like to comment is
addressed, the City Clerk will announce the speaker in the meeting when it is their
time to give public comment. The speaker will then be unmuted to give public
comment via Zoom.
February 15, 2022 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
CLOSED SESSION 5:30 PM
I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1
case.
II. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of
Section 54956.9: 1 case.
Facts and circumstances: Letter from Kevin Shenkman to City Clerk, dated December
29, 2021
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Employee Introductions
New City of Dublin Staff members, Sarah Monnastes, Human Resources Director and
Oliver Castillo, Assistant Civil Engineer with Public Works, will be introduced.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Welcome the new City of Dublin Staff members.
3.2 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Preview
The City Council will receive a presentation that previews the annual St. Patrick’s Day
Celebration which will be held the weekend of March 11-13, 2022, including protocols
related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the presentation.
3.3 Public Comment
At this time, the public is permitted to address the City Council o n non-agendized items. Please step to the
podium and clearly state your name for the record. COMMENTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED THREE (3)
MINUTES. In accordance with State Law, no action or discussion may take place on any item not appearing
on the posted agenda. The Council may respond to statements made or questions asked, or may request
Staff to report back at a future meeting concerning the matter. Any member of the public may contact the
City Clerk’s Office related to the proper procedure to place an item on a future City Council agenda. The
exceptions under which the City Council MAY discuss and/or take action on items not appearing on the
agenda are contained in Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(1)(2)(3).
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are typically non-controversial in nature and are considered for approval
by the City Council with one single action. Members of the audience, Staff or the City Council who
would like an item removed from the Consent Calendar for purposes of public input may request
the Mayor to remove the item.
February 15, 2022 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
4.1 Approval of the February 1, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes and February
5, 2022 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
The City Council will consider approval of the minutes of the February 1, 2022 Regular
City Council Meeting and February 5, 2022 Special City Council Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the February 1, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting and February
5, 2022 Special City Council Meeting.
4.2 Heritage Park Public Art Selection
The City Council will consider the artwork selections and locations for the Heritage Park
Public Art Project as recommended by the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission and
the Parks and Community Services Commission and adopt resolutions approving Public
Art Agreements with Romo Studios and Brian Keith for Public Art Projects at Heritage
Park.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the artwork selections and locations, adopt the Resolution Approving a Public
Art Agreement with Romo Studios for a Public Art Project at Heritage Park, adopt the
Resolution Approving a Public Art Agreement with Brian Keith for a Public Art Project at
Heritage Park, and approve the budget change.
4.3 City Treasurer's Informational Report of Investments for the Quarter Ending
December 31, 2021
The City Council will receive an informational report of the City’s investments through
the quarter ending December 31, 2021 including a monthly transaction ledger. The City’s
investment portfolio for this period totaled $382,522,878 (market value) with an average
market yield of 0.60%. As required by the Policy, the City Treasurer (Administrative
Services Director) affirms that the City is able to meet its expenditure requirements for
the next six months.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the City Treasurer's Informational Report of Investments for the Quarter Ending
December 31, 2021.
4.4 Payment Issuance Report and Electronic Funds Transfers
The City Council will receive a listing of payments issued from January 1, 2022 - January
31, 2022 totaling $13,690,767.41.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report.
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION – None.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
6.1 Fallon East General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment (PLPA-2021-
00009)
The City Council will consider approval of a General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific
Plan Amendment for approximately 73 acres east of Fallon Road on the GH PacVest and
Alameda properties. The amendment would change the existing General Plan and
Eastern Dublin Specific Plan land use designation from General Commercial to General
Commercial/Campus Office. Additionally, the City Council will consider an Addendum to
the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Environmental Impact Reports.
February 15, 2022 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct a public hearing, deliberate and adopt the Resolution Approving an Addendum
to the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Environmental Impact Reports and Approving the
General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment for 72.1 Acres of the GH
PacVest Property and the 1.25-Acre Alameda Property.
6.2 Citywide Multi- Family Objective Design Standards, Zoning Ordinance Amendments,
and Master Fee Schedule Amendments (PLPA-2022-00002)
The City Council will consider approval of the Citywide Multi-Family (MF) Objective
Design Standards (ODS) and companion amendments to Title 8 (Zoning) of the Dublin
Municipal Code. State law requires local jurisdictions to provide a streamlined ministerial
approval process for eligible multi-family residential developments, subject to objective
zoning and design review standards. The proposed MF ODS and Zoning Ordinance
Amendments would ensure that objective zoning and design review standards are in
place. The City Council will also consider adopting amendments to the Master Fee
Schedule to establish a fee for Zoning Clearances for Housing Projects Eligible for
Streamlined Approval.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct a public hearing, deliberate, waive the reading and INTRODUCE the Ordinance
approving the Citywide Multi-Family Objective Design Standards and amendments to
Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.36 (Development Regulations), Chapter 8.104 (Site
Development Review), and Chapter 8.116 (Zoning Clearance), and adopt the Resolution
amending the Master Fee Schedule by establishing one new application fee, based on
time and materials, for Zoning Clearances for Housing Projects Eligible for Streamlined
Approval.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 SCS Property Community Outreach
On March 2, 2021, the City Council approved a City-led Community Outreach process for
the SCS Property to create a foundation for future discussions about appropriate land uses
for the property. Staff and the consultant team lead by ELS Architecture & Urban Design
and Urban Field Studio in concert with the community, Planning Commission and City
Council have worked to develop a Preferred Plan for the SCS Property. The City Council
will receive a presentation and consider approving the Preferred Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive presentation and adopt the Resolution Approving the Preferred Plan for the SCS
Property.
7.2 Authorize a Budget Shift to Fiscal Year 2021-22 for the Iron Horse Nature Park and
Open Space Project
The City Council will consider shifting funds to Fiscal Year 2021-22 for the Iron Horse
Nature Park and Open Space project (CIP No. PK0422) to allow for design work to begin in
the current fiscal year on the first phase of the project to meet a State Grant deadline for a
completed project by December 31, 2023.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a budget change authorizing the shifting of funds to Fiscal Year 2021-22.
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8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Transition to District-Based Councilmember Elections
Earlier this year, the City received a notification threatening litigation under the
California Voting Rights Act if the City did not convert from at-large elections for electing
members of the City Council to district-based elections. The City Council will consider
adopting a resolution of intent to transition from at-large elections to a district-based
councilmember election system.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Declaring Its Intention to Transition From an At-Large Election
System to a District-Based Election System.
8.2 Discussion Regarding City Council Salaries
The City Council will discuss options regarding adjustments to Councilmember salaries.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Discuss and provide direction to Staff regarding adjustments to City Council salaries.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
Brief information only reports from City Council and/or Staff, including committee
reports and reports by City Council related to meetings attended at City expense (AB1234).
10. ADJOURNMENT
This AGENDA is posted in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2(a)
If requested, pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.2, this agenda shall be made
available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section
202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section 12132), and the federal
rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. To make a request for disability-
related modification or accommodation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office (925) 833 -6650 at
least 72 hours in advance of the meeting.
Mission
The City of Dublin promotes and supports a high quality of life, ensures a safe and secure
environment, fosters new opportunities, provides equity across all programs, and champions a culture
of diversity and inclusion.